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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,259.27, 3,117.70 and 1,264.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,259.27, 3,117.70 and 1,264.54 is: 1,745.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,259.27 : 3,117.70 = 1,264.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,259.27/3,117.70 = 1,264.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,259.27x = 3,117.70 × 1,264.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,259.27x = 3,942,456.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,942,456.36/2,259.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,745.01

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